OFFICIAL BIZ
Based on the West Coast and known for a dynamic sound, Official Biz is a music production group that produces and performs with various recording artists. Founder, The Rugged on bass, pianist Bunny Hearts and drummer Chuck Hervey are the core members.
D’Wayne "The Rugged" Cousin is known for a rugged, funky vibe. As a teenager, The Rugged became one of the youngest producers signed to a record label, Total Experience. He performed and opened for Jon B, Karen White, Gap Band, El DeBarge, Chico DeBarge, Brandy and Ray J, Christopher Williams, and more.
The group also includes producer Janie "Bunny Hearts" Lyn. Her classical music history started at the age of 5. Bunny performed and opened for Loose Ends, Christopher Williams, Lyfe Jennings, Jesse Johnson and more.
Official Biz recently co-produced with Prince and The Revolution's, Brown Mark on a track, "Stressin Me Out - Remix". The groups’s highly praised current releases can be found on all major digital platforms.
Official Biz Promo Video 2026
“Coming Home” Live at The Mint LA by Official Biz
“iLove” Lyric Video by Official Biz. Video clips submitted by supporters and fans.
“Just Be Good To Me” by S.O.S Band cover performed live by Official Biz at Laguna Beach.
Official Biz - “Come on” by The Rugged - “In Da Club” by 50 Cent & “Regulate” by Warren G mashup
OFFICIAL BIZ Live: A Neo-Retro Funk Experience.
Official Biz - “Controversy” Cover (Prince). Live at Mozambique in Laguna Beach, Ca.
Official Biz performs “Party Wit Me” by The Rugged live at Mozambique in Laguna Beach, Ca
Official Biz performs “YOUR TIME” by Bunny Hearts live at Mozambique in Laguna Beach, Ca
“B.U.D.D.Y” cover (Musiqsoulchild) by Official Biz feat The Rugged at Moazambiqie in Laguna Beach.
“I Didn’t Mean To Turn You On” Cover. By Official Biz feat. Bunny Hearts
Official Biz - “Hot in Here/Bustin’ Loose Mash up (Nelly & Chuck Brown) by Official Biz
“I’d Rather Be With You” Cover - Bootsy Collins By Official Biz (Feat. Jara Harris
“I feel for you” cover, Chaka Khan/Prince. Official Biz (feat. Diana Ross).
“Ascension” mash up with “Frontin’” by Pharrell. Official Biz at Mozambique in Laguna Beach, CA
“Come On” mash up with “Regulate” by Warren G. Performed live by Official Biz
"Party Wit Me". The Rugged feat. Bunny Hearts. Official Biz Live from Minneapolis- 8/20/21
YOUR TIME (Live in Minneapolis) - by Bunny Hearts, performed with Official Biz at the Fine Line.
777-9311 by The Time cover by The Rugged of Official Biz
Red Black And Blue (Feat. MicAngelow, The Rugged, and Breanna Renee)